Level Of Technological Literacy Research Articles

Benefits of a Smart Building Design in Public Library Facilities, Lagos State, Nigeria

The study refers to the benefits in the adoption of a smart building design in public library facilities, Lagos State, Nigeria. Public libraries in Lagos serve as vital resources for education, information, and community activities. However, challenges such as outdated infrastructure, limited financial resources and varying levels of technological literacy among the community need to be addressed to ensure successful integration. The study examined the practicality, benefits, challenges, costs associated with integrating smart technologies and infrastructure such as smart lighting, heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems, occupancy sensors, energy management systems etc. The research methodology present in this study was sampling technique and sampling procedure, sampling frame, instrument for data collection, and data analysis techniques. The study discussed public library facilities, the criteria for categorization smart buildings, basic smart devices needed in public library buildings, problems and solutions identified with public library buildings in Lagos. The findings of this study indicated that introducing smart building design for a public library facility offers several notable benefits which include significant energy savings, improved indoor environmental quality, enhanced user experience through personalized services, and efficient space utilization. Moreover, smart building features enable real-time monitoring and data analytics for informed decision-making and maintenance. However, the challenges that needs to be addressed during the assessment process include high upfront costs, interoperability and data security concerns, potential disruptions during the transition phase, and the need of training staff to utilize the new technologies effectively. Overall, with careful planning, stakeholder involvement, and appropriate fundings, the library can embrace smart technologies to enhance its operational efficiency, user experience, sustainability, and contribute positively to the surrounding community.

Assessment of the level of technological literacy among non-teaching staff in selected universities in Edo State, Nigeria

The purpose of the study was to assess the level of technological literacy among non-teaching staff (NTS) in selected public universities in Edo State, Nigeria. Two research questions were raised to guide the study and two corresponding hypotheses were formulated and were also tested at 0.05 level of significance. A survey research design was used for the study. The population of the study comprised 1520 NTS obtained from both public and private universities in Edo State used for this study. A forty-item questionnaire structured on a five-point rating scale was the instrument used for data collection. The content and face validity of the instrument were carried out by experts in measurement and evaluation and a science educator A reliability coefficient of 0.80 was obtained. A reliability test of the instrument was also conducted and analysed using mean, standard deviation, and Z-test statistics. Findings show that non-teaching staff in Edo State selected universities possess moderate level knowledge of: (1) technological literacy, and (2) nature of technology. The study also revealed that there were high differences in technological skill levels between public and privately owned universities. Implication of the study was highlighted as being of great benefit to science and technology education planners and administrators, technical instructors and students. Based on the findings of the study, appropriate recommendations were made and if adopted it will enhance the level of technological literacy among non-teaching staff in universities in Edo State, Nigeria.

Determinants of behavioral intentions to use an E-Pharmacy service: Insights from TAM theory and the moderating influence of technological literacy

BackgroundThe growing significance of E-Pharmacy services in healthcare necessitates investigating the factors influencing users' behavioral intentions on these platforms. Comprehending these variables is imperative to maximize service provision, elevate customer satisfaction, and ultimately elevate healthcare accessibility and results. Objective(s)The main goal of this study is to explore the factors that shape consumers' inclination to use E-Pharmacy services, focusing on the framework provided by the Technology Acceptance Model. Additionally, we aimed to investigate how technological literacy plays a moderating role in this context, specifically within the South African setting. MethodsUsing a sample of 480 South African clients, the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) were used to investigate the factors influencing behavioral intention to use E-Pharmacy services. ResultsThe findings underscore perceived usefulness, trust, performance expectancy, and social Influence as fundamental drivers influencing users' intentions to adopt E-Pharmacy systems. Additionally, the study shows that consumers' intention to use E-Pharmacy services is significantly and favorably affected by their desire to utilize such services. This suggests that individuals are more likely to act on positive intentions when they are interested in using E-Pharmacy platforms. Intriguingly, technological literacy has emerged as a moderating factor in the relationship between the intention to use and the actual behavior of utilizing E-Pharmacy platforms. This demonstrates the importance of consumers' technical knowledge and skills in bridging the intention-behavior gap and highlights the necessity of adapting treatments and instructional strategies to account for various levels of technological literacy. ConclusionThis study provides valuable insights into the complex relationships between factors influencing the acceptance of E-Pharmacy services in South Africa. This knowledge can have practical implications for lawmakers, developers of E-Pharmacy platforms, and healthcare professionals who aim to enhance user acceptance and utilization.

Technological literacy in using Learning Management System among students in higher education institutions Tanzania: the case of two selected universities

This paper aims to test the predictive power of facilitative conditions and technological literacy skills in using the Learning Management System (LMS) for learning in a Tanzanian university setting. The paper adopts a quantitative approach in which data were analysed using the linear regression model after securitising for multicollinearity, linearity, normality of data, homoscedasticity, and measurement reliability. The study’s findings indicate that the environmental context had more predictive power for technological literacy among students than the technological and organisational context. The paper provides insights to educational practitioners in HLIs to strengthen their systems so that the technological learning environment aligns with the student's technological literacy development needs. The findings also highlight the need for university authorities to adopt new technological innovations that could be used to enhance students’ digital literacy skills development and be able to cope with 21st-century skills. By examining the level of technological literacy, the research can shed light on the potential barriers students face in using LMS and point out some areas where interventions are needed. This, in turn, can enhance educational outcomes by improving students’ digital skills and their ability to engage with online learning resources.

Efektivitas Penggunaan Aplikasi Sirancak dalam Pelayanan Disdukcapil Kota Padang

This e-Government plays an active role in distributing government services to the community or the government works with the private sector and the community through technology to realize public policies and services. One of the government's innovations. The Padang City Population and Civil Registration Service is one of the government agencies that initiated digital-based service innovation, namely in the form of creating a service-based application related to civil registration called Sirancak. The method used in this research is a descriptive qualitative approach by collecting data through direct observation in the field. The aim of the research was to determine the effectiveness of using the Sirancak application in Padang City Dukcapil Disdukcapil services. With the Sirancak application, applicants for population documents can submit their applications and monitor the processing process anytime and anywhere via smartphone, without needing to come to the office. The Sirancak application is also useful for increasing the accuracy and speed of the population data verification process. The Sirancak application is a means of monitoring employee performance and evaluating Disdukcapil services. Based on a Sirancak user survey, as many as 72% of respondents stated that this application really helps save time and costs in processing documents. However, there are obstacles in implementing the Sirancak application, such as the community's low level of technological literacy, technical problems, and attention to data security that need to continue to be considered and improved.

Innovations in technology education toward technological literacy – A study of two high schools in South Africa

Over the past two decades, South Africa has emphasised the need for school learners to be technologically literate by the end of high school. Specifically, South Africa’s Department of Education (2007) and the Department of Basic Education (2019) stated that it was critical for high school learners to be technologically literate by the end of their schooling. The inclusion of Technology as a subject within the South African education policy framework was considered an important innovation, an attempt at making the curriculum compatible with the skills needed of a globalised economy (Ankiewicz, 2020). Given this context, the goal for teaching Technology as a school subject should enable both learners and teachers to acquire skills, values, knowledge, and attitudes to become critical and creative thinkers and developers. There is a need to continuously explore ways to promote the effective teaching and learning of Technology at high school level. This study explores the teachers’ adoption of ICT into the teaching of the school subject Technology in two Cape Town high schools. The theoretical framework drawn on in this study is the RAT model (Hughes et al., 2006), which helps in the understanding of an individual learners’ and teachers’ personal experiences of teaching, and understanding technology’s role in teaching, learning, and curricular practices. The study explores the presence or absence of ICT adoption and utilisation in the teaching of Technology, as well as techniques that were applied within pedagogical practices. The research design was a multiple case study at the two schools in the Province of the Western Cape. A qualitative approach was used to collect and analyse the data. Semi-structured interviews with both the Grade 9 learners and teachers were conducted. Focus group discussions were conducted with the learners at the selected high schools, herein referred to as School A and School B. Based on the findings, recommendations will be disseminated to the Department of Basic Education in raising the learners’ levels of technological literacy through innovative teaching and learning strategies.

A Comparative Analysis of Business Students' Performance and Perception on Online vs. Face-to-Face Peer-Assisted Learning

This paper first compares the academic performance of business students who participated in online and offline peer-assisted learning during 2018–2022. The purpose of the study was to evaluate if quantitative academic result was impacted by the mode of delivery. Interviews were then conducted with students who attended/taught both modes of classes to solicit their personal qualitative feedback. Key research questions and issues to be studied include: (1) any objective difference in academic performance (as measured in course GPA) between students attending online and face-to-face sessions; (2) any perceptible difference in learning effectiveness; and (3) any perceptible difference in communication with both leaders and peers during class. After investigation, it was found that both delivery modes offered a similar level of student academic performance and learning experience, and there was no evidence to suggest that peer-assisted learning was impacted by the mode of delivery. Reasons could be concluded as small class size, high level of technological literacy, and voluntariness. Though student interviewees mostly agreed that both online and face-to-face peer-assisted learning were equally effective, if they were to choose between the two, all of them would opt for physical classes as they stimulated greater learning motivation.

Overcoming Difficulties in Managing Online Learning in the Era of the Covid-19 Pandemic

Difficulties overcoming the management of online learning in the era of the Covid-19 pandemic, due to the level of availability of technological devices, the readiness of human resources, the level of technological literacy of teachers, students and parents and the readiness of educational institutions. This article uses a descriptive qualitative method, this paper aims to map the forms of efforts to overcome online learning difficulties during the co-19 pandemic and analyze the causes. Data collected sourced from primary data and secondary data. Secondary data of 50 Aliyah madrasah institutions in Bengkulu. Primary data includes teacher profiling, motivation, types of difficulties and efforts to overcome the difficulties they experience. Secondary data consists of teacher literacy and attendance, statistics on teacher competency test results. Primary data and secondary data are used as a basis for analysis in efforts to overcome difficulties in managing online learning during the co-19 pandemic, through interviews with 15 teachers and 15 students, taking into account their special characteristics, situation and culture. This study shows that differences in socioeconomic groups of students and parents shape their opportunities to study online. The gap in students' socio-economic class has consequences for the level of difficulty in managing online learning in communicating, responding, doing activities, collaborating and achieving student competency and achievement. The existing structural gaps are an important factor in interpreting the reality of difficulties in managing online learning at Aliyah madrasas in Bengkulu Province, Indonesia.

Technology Literacy of Undergraduate Students: A Survey in Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang

The development of information technology and globalization has impacted the learning process of higher education in Indonesia. This study aims to describe the level of technological literacy of students at the University of Muhammadiyah Malang in supporting the Independent Learning Campus (MBKM) policy of universities in Indonesia. This article uses a survey approach through a google form distributed purposively to students using a quantitative method. The survey uses a Likert scale adopted by the PISA standard, UNESCO. The results of this study indicate that the level of technological literacy for students who have participated in the Merdeka Learn Campus Merdeka (MBKM) is high. Furthermore, the survey shows that information literacy and digital literacy have good scores from the four elements of technological literacy: information literacy, digital literacy, and internet literacy. Two faculties have high technological literacy, namely the Faculty of Health Sciences and Teacher Training and Education. The implication of this research is to provide input information for higher education managers to make decisions on the development of the Independent Learning Campus Merdeka (MBKM) in higher education

Augmented reality: a view to future visual supports for people with disability

Background : Augmented reality (AR) technologies may provide immersive visual supports that foster active user engagement in activities. However, there is little research examining the use of AR as a visual support to guide its use in research or therapy settings. Aims : To investigate the development and use of AR for delivering visual supports in an immersive environment, using the Microsoft® HoloLens2® and Microsoft® Dynamics 365 Guides® software. Method : In a duo-ethnography, two speech-language pathologists who were novice users of the HoloLens2®, examined the affordances of the device for potential use in future research with people with neurodevelopmental disability. In a proof-of-concept study, an AR application was designed by the first author and used by two researchers in a duo-ethnography. The first and second author tested the AR guide and reflected on opportunities and barriers to further use of AR technology, specifically the HoloLens2®, to support people with disability to participate and be included in meaningful activities. Results : The guide created provided situated visual instructions, video models, and holographic symbols to direct the second author in making of a cup of tea. While a moderate level of technological literacy was needed to establish and install a guide, effective use could be established with minimal training. Discussion & conclusions : AR guides offer a situated and integrated means of providing visual support to people with disabilities. This proof-of-concept study justifies further testing and evaluation of AR as an assistive technology for people with neurodevelopmental disability. IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATION Emerging immersive Augmented Reality technology provides new opportunities to create integrated visual supports that function within the user’s environment to enable active participation in activities and interactions. Visual supports integrated with the user’s environment may better support people with disability to actively engage and attend to objects and to their communication partners. While new and emerging technologies like Augmented Reality are largely untested for disability support, they offer opportunities to enable participation in independent activities.

Rise of teledermatology in the COVID-19 era: A pan-world perspective.

ObjectiveDuring the coronavirus disease pandemic, enforced restrictions prevented face-to-face consultations for patients requiring non-emergency medical treatment. In response, there was a rise in telemedical practices, such as teledermatology. This study aimed at understanding the pan-world experiences of patients and healthcare staff who adapted to teledermatology in the coronavirus disease era.MethodsThis study made use of an online survey presented to dermatology professionals using social media and WhatsApp groups. Professionals who applied teledermatology between March and June 2020 were targeted. The survey was designed to identify respondent demographics and the preferred platforms for digital consultations. The most common diagnoses and rates of referral for further evaluation were recorded. Lastly, a platform was provided for practitioners to report their own and their patient's perspectives on the advantages and operational challenges of teledermatology. Data were collated and analyzed in Microsoft Excel.ResultsIn total, 653 stakeholders participated, representing countries worldwide. Facebook and WhatsApp services were the most popular mediums of digital consultation. Diagnoses of ailments, such as acne and eczema, as well as skin-related infections, were most common. Of the cases referred for biopsy, 10 patients were subsequently diagnosed with cutaneous malignancies. Practitioners and patients not only reported personal benefit from adopting teledermatology, but also reported concerns regarding data privacy and the levels of technological literacy required.ConclusionsTeledermatology proved an innovative clinical response to unprecedented challenges. However, further policy development and technological advancement aimed at increasing the diagnostic power of digital consultations are needed to support the continuation of teledermatology in the post-pandemic world.

English Teaching Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic: Teacher Issues and Challenges

The COVID-19 pandemic affected the globe and every strata of community. Effects can be seen in almost all sectors, education being one of the sectors which was greatly impacted. UNICEF cited a number of 1.6 billion children of schooling age affected by the pandemic. Countries all over the world including Malaysia started working on alternatives to ensure that the learning of schooling children continues throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The approach chosen by the Malaysian Ministry of Education was to disseminate classes and lessons via online platforms otherwise known as the practice of e-learning. With existing issues of access and gaps in achievement between the rural and urban communities it was a point of interest to investigate how teachers in different contexts dealt with the e-learning initiative. In this study, the aim was to measure the attitude of the teacher, their level of technological literacy and the challenges that they face despite of their context. The study was conducted as an online survey involving all the English Teachers in the Limbang district with the total population of English teachers amounting to 103. The return rate of the survey generated 50 responses and the gaps in the research were bridged with a protocoled focus group discussion with 5 teachers. This study echoed the findings of previous studies and highlights pertinent issues which must be dealt with before e-learning can be a strong and viable alternative learning mode for Malaysians.

Is Telemedicine our cup of tea? A nationwide cross-sectional survey regarding doctors' experience and perceptions.

Objectives:To evaluate the experience and perceptions regarding Telemedicine and the perceived barriers among medical doctors.Methods:This cross-sectional survey was carried out by enrolling practicing doctors of Pakistan with experience of ≥6 months by sending a validated and piloted questionnaire through email. Data collection was done from 10th October to 9th November 2020 after taking ethical approval from the concerned authorities. Data was analysed using SPSS v. 19.0.Results:Two-hundred-forty responses were received with a response rate of 63%. Female participants (62.8%) were in majority and most of the participants were working in urban (88.5%) or semi-urban (9%) locality in either teaching (35.9%) or tertiary care hospitals (34.6%). Seventy-three percent of the doctors didn’t receive formal training with more than half of the doctors reporting non-availability of infrastructure and specific hardware. A large number of the participants were concerned regarding the non-availability of regulatory bodies, evaluations and accreditations of the service providers, the risks of malpractice, missed-diagnosis, prescription errors and medico-legal issues. The availability of specific infrastructure was statistically related to the hospital setup, locality and the specialty of the participants. Lack of technological literacy and infrastructure were considered the main constraints for the public in using telemedicine.Conclusion:Evidence of effectiveness of telemedicine across different fields is inconsistent and lacks technical, legal, cultural and ethical considerations. Inadequate training, low level of technological literacy and lack of infrastructure are the main barriers in implementing tele-health. High-quality evidence based studies are required for practical and long-term policies.

Students’ literacy profile on STEM-blended learning implementation in ecosystem material

This study aims to analyze the student literacy of students of Biology Education Department FMIPA Universitas Negeri Semarang in because of the implementation of blended learning base on STEM in Ecosystem material. This research method was quantitative research with an experimental approach using “One Shoot Case Study” design. The implementation of blended learning would consider to be successful if accomplished three aspects: (1) the implementation scenario runs well in accordance with the specified time allocation, (2) students reaches the moderate to a high level of technological literacy, (3) the implementation is successful with no severe obstacles while student response it positively. The results exposed that the middle of the second semester could accomplish the implementation of blended learning base on STEM in the Ecosystem material. This research shows that student science literacy has reached mastery learning, with AB (14%), B (72%), and BC (14%). Student technology literacy achieved very high scores. That was the highest one compared to other STEM components: science literacy and mathematics literacy. Student technology literacy ranges from 74.4-93.5, with mastery learning. Students’ mathematical literacy ranged from 42-76, with an average of 58.32, including the low category. Furthermore, most of the students expressed positively on the use of the Edmodo application, which contains an introduction and videos. The founded drawback was the technology used was still simple, and the steps in using technology tools in blended learning were incomplete.

Harmanlanmış Öğrenme Yaklaşımına Dayalı olarak Hazırlanan 2017 Ortaöğretim İngilizce Dersi Programının Uygulanabilirliğine İlişkin Öğretmen Görüşleri

The aim of this study is to determine the views of teachers about the applicability of the 2017 Secondary Education English Curriculum based on blended learning. Phenomenology, a qualitative research design, a semi-structured interview form developed by the researcher and content analysis, one of the data analysis methods, were used in the study. In the study, 20 English teachers from Anatolian high schools in Kocaeli were interviewed. The findings were evaluated in view of the readiness of the teachers for the curriculum, of the practices carried out by the teachers in the courses, of student readiness and technological competence, and of institutional infrastructure and expert support. Despite the positive opinions of teachers toward the blended learning approach, the study concludes that a number of obstacles are encountered in the implementation of the 2017 English Curriculum due to several reasons such as; lack of necessary in-service training for teachers on blended learning, lack of appropriate content in Education Informatics Network (EBA) and Dynamic and Education (DynEd), low level of technological literacy of students, and the inadequacy of institutions in providing services like internet connection, computer supply and expert support.

Motivación y ansiedad por aprender inglés con respecto a los niños abandonados en la China rural

This study addressed the affective factors in English learning of the Left-behind children (LBCs) in the seventh grade in rural China. Results indicated the difference between the non-LBCs and the LBCs in language achievement and motivation with statistical significance. Follow-up interviews revealed a lack of parental engagement, lower level of technological literacy, and test-taking and questions-answering anxiety contributed to the LBCs’ academic underperformance and lower motivation in English learning. Pedagogical implications are discussed regarding how to foster English learning motivation and enhance learner autonomy for LBCs and build communication among different stakeholders in education.

Applying google classroom based on prospective teacher

Teachers and prospective teachers must be technology-educated, they are equipped with technology-based that vary in knowledge which will be taught to the next industrial revolution 4.0 generation. This study aims to create a technology-educated prospective teacher. Applying Google Classroom, the teacher can distribute the assignments to give grades in one place. The target of the implementation is to increase the level of technological literacy of prospective teachers in teaching. The research is quantitative research with the data collection using a questionnaire in pretest-posttest. The results showed that there is an increase in the ability of prospective teachers after implementing of Google Classroom and prospective teachers respond well to the implementation of Google Classroom on learning.

Alfabetización tecnológica en estudiantes de nivel superior

The integral formation of the university students is of great The general objective of this project was to identify the level of technological literacy students of IT and Systems Engineering. Regarding the methodology, it was applied an instrument called “Questionnaire for the study of Digital Competence of University Students CDAES) Gutiérrez, J.; Cabero, J.& Estrada. L. (2017). Also, the analysis simple was chosen among university students enrolled in IT programs. It was observed the level of Technological literacy in students of third quarter in the IT and Systems Engineering program in a 23.8 % the result was well and 76.2% was excellent.

Analisis Literasi Teknologi Guru Bimbingan Dan Konseling Se-DKI Jakarta Menghadapi Era Industri 4.0

Technology literacy is the capacity to operate, manage, assess and realize the technology is. This study aims to determine an empirical description of the level of technological literacy owned by counselor/counseling teacher in Jakarta. This research uses a quantitative approach with descriptive research methods.The data collection was worked out using by technology literacy instruments by taking a sample from 157 junior high school with counseling teachers around DKI Jakarta. The results of the research related to the level of technological literacy showed that 61.14% of counseling teachers were in the top categories, which iz 35.03% in the sufficient category and 3.82% in the low and very low categories.

Application of Technology in the Digital Era Education

The fact that technology plays a much larger role in the digital era than it did for previous generations has made today’s generation having a high level of technological literacy. The increase in this literacy coupled with recent technological advances has led to the expansion of technology in education. From the millennial to Gen-Z, these are the generations that are coming into the classroom today and they share unique characteristics that define their generations. These generations expect to be engaged in their learning and they do not do well being passive learners. Hence, technology has to be embraced in today’s education and teachers have to apply technology as part of the students learning. This paper reviews the generations of learners that teachers are having today and how these generations impacted the transformation of education in the digital era. This paper also presents some of the emerging technologies and discusses the needs of pedagogical transformation to invent new forms of teaching and learning as well as the importance of redesigning and rethinking education in the digital era.